A former wife, the man she married and a younger woman seem to form a familiar triangle. Their apparent roles invite assumptions that the story asks you to reconsider.
A woman who was once married to a man and a younger woman who seems set to replace her form an apparent triangle. The premise asks you to question your first reading of those relationships, including the familiar picture of a jealous former wife.
Why the setup appeals
Roles that may not be what they seem
Wife, former wife and replacement are the starting labels. Choose it if you want to question those labels instead of accepting the first version.
A marriage viewed through different roles
The apparent triangle gives you several relationships to consider. Try it if the way women are seen within a marriage interests you.
IS IT YOUR NEXT READ?
A good match for your shelf?
Choose this if you like revising what you think you know about a marriage and the women connected to it.
Something to keep in mind
The apparent roles of former wife and replacement are part of the puzzle. Start with as little plot detail as you prefer; the official description below keeps the setup brief.
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